This "Italian Wine Guide" sums up the important wines of Italy and explains the classification system in which these wines are organized. The Italian wines are grouped by locations: Northern Italy, Central Italy and Southern Italy.

It has been a good year for Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery'. It's Persimmon Solera sherry-style wine was selectively entered in only seven wine competitions this past year. The wine scored a medal in each contest.